Italian version of the Rasch-Built Overall Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Disability Scale (ROADS): validation and longitudinal performance.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To validate an Italian version of the Rasch-Built Overall ALS Disability Scale (ROADS) in a broad population of patients and assess its longitudinal performance over time.

Methods

270 ALS patients referring to the Motor Neuron Disease Clinic of the University of Padova and Modena (Italy) accepted to compile the Italian version of the ROADS and results were correlated with the ALSFRSr and ALSAQ-40 scores, FVC values, and creatinine or albumin blood levels. To verify test-retest reliability, patients were asked to fill in a second copy of the scale within 5-7 days. Thirty-nine patients compiled a further copy of questionnaire during the follow up visit (after 133 days on average) which allowed us a longitudinal assessment of the scale.

Results

We found a good

SUBMITTER: Fortuna A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9971085 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature